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March 24, 2026
优惠(優惠)yōuhuì(you1hui4)
优惠 refers to preferential treatments or favorable conditions, often related to pricing or services. It is commonly used in commercial contexts, such as sales promotions or discounts, where customers receive advantageous conditions compared to standard offerings.
Frequency#10819DifficultyHard
Cultural Note
In China, shopping festivals like Singles' Day (双十一) often feature numerous 优惠, reflecting the culture's embrace of consumerism and value-seeking behavior in retail.
Memory Tip
Think of 优 (you) as 'excellent' and 惠 (hui) as 'benefit'—together they represent an excellent benefit! Picture a shopkeeper offering a special deal (优惠) to loyal customers, making them feel valued and appreciated.
Meanings of 优惠
yōuhuì(you1hui4)
1preferential
2favorable
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About 优惠
优惠Simplified
優惠Traditional
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—Radical
形容词xíngróngcíadjective (adj.)Part of Speech
#10819Frequency Rank
HSK 2.0L5HSK 3.0L5IntermediateHSKKL3BCT✓CEFRB2
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AI Study Notes for 优惠
Quick Contrast
优惠 (preferential treatment) vs 折扣 (discount) — use 优惠 for broader benefits beyond just price reductions.
Memory Mnemonic
Think of 优 (you) as 'excellent' and 惠 (hui) as 'benefit'—together they represent an excellent benefit! Picture a shopkeeper offering a special deal (优惠) to loyal customers, making them feel valued and appreciated.
Usage Notes
Be careful to use 优惠 primarily in commercial contexts; it may sound odd in casual or non-business discussions. Common collocations include 优惠活动 (promotional activities) and 优惠价格 (discounted prices). Ensure the correct tone is used, as mispronunciation can change the meaning.
HSK Study Tips
As an HSK 5 word, 优惠 connects with other commercial and economic terms like 价格 (price) and 折扣 (discount). Focus on using it in sentences related to shopping or promotions to reinforce its meaning and usage.
Cultural Note
In China, shopping festivals like Singles' Day (双十一) often feature numerous 优惠, reflecting the culture's embrace of consumerism and value-seeking behavior in retail.
Common Mistakes
Learners often confuse 优惠 with 便宜 (cheap), thinking they are interchangeable. However, 优惠 implies a favorable condition rather than just low price. For example, saying '这件衣服便宜' (This piece of clothing is cheap) is incorrect if you mean to express it has a discount, which should be '这件衣服有优惠' (This piece of clothing has a discount).
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Grammar Patterns of 优惠
优惠 functions as a verb — the action or state of the sentence. The Chinese order is Subject + Verb + Object (我吃饭). Negate it with 不 (habitual / future) or 没(有) (completed action). Add aspect markers like 了, 过, 着 directly after the verb. It carries 2 related meanings, each with its own usage notes below. The example sentences below show it in action, with practice buttons (Listen, Practice Writing, Practice Speaking) on every line.
I still think it's a bit of a cheek sending a voucher rather than a refund.
Cultural Notes for 优惠
🏮Cultural insight
In China, shopping festivals like Singles' Day (双十一) often feature numerous 优惠, reflecting the culture's embrace of consumerism and value-seeking behavior in retail.
Frequently Asked Questions about 优惠
You can say, '这家店有很多优惠活动' (This store has many promotional activities).
Not always, but it is most commonly associated with favorable pricing or conditions in a commercial setting.
Yes, it is suitable for both formal and informal contexts, particularly in business communications.
